March 12, 2020
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies Aged 84
February 17, 2026
The Rev Jesse L Jackson, a protege of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr and two-time presidential candidate who led the civil rights movement for decades after Dr King’s assassination, has died. He was 84..
YouTuber And Experimental Singer Songwriter Named As UK Eurovision Entry
February 17, 2026
YouTuber and experimental singer-songwriter Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May, the BBC has announced..
Surgeons Pioneer New Technique To Treat Boy With Rare Leg Condition In UK First
February 17, 2026
A nine-year-old boy has become the first person in the UK to have pioneering surgery to make him taller..
Six Of Sarah Fergusons Companies To Be Wound Down In Wake Of Epstein Files
February 17, 2026
Six companies linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are being wound down in the wake of the publication of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show..
Further Yellow Snow And Ice Warnings To Come Into Force Across Much Of UK
February 16, 2026
Further yellow warnings for snow and ice will come into force on Monday, covering large swathes of the UK..
Starmer Pledges To Act In Months Not Years To Protect Children On Social Media
February 16, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to act in “months, not years” to protect young people from addictive social media platforms, amid calls for a ban for under-16s..
Statue Of Ex Vogue Editor Edward Enninful Marks Fashion Week At Madame Tussauds
February 16, 2026
Former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful is to get a wax statue in Madame Tussauds to celebrate London Fashion Week..
One In Three Workers Unsatisfied In Job Research Shows
February 16, 2026
Around one in three workers feel less satisfied and engaged in their job, hitting their productivity, research suggests..
Average Price Tag On A Home Falls By 12 In February After Record January Jump
February 16, 2026
The average price tag on a home edged down by £12 month-on-month in February following a record jump of nearly £10,000 in January, according to a property website..
Records Tumble For Team GB On Super Sunday At Winter Olympics
February 15, 2026
Team GB chef de mission Eve Muirhead has hailed the greatest day in British Winter Olympic history as records tumbled like an avalanche in Livigno and Cortina..
Snow Warning In Force As Flooding Expected In More Than 70 Areas
February 15, 2026
A yellow snow warning is in force in part of the UK as flooding is expected in more than 70 areas..
Charlotte Bankes And Huw Nightingale Win Historic Gold For Great Britain
February 15, 2026
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale roared to Great Britain’s best ever result on snow at the Winter Olympics as they claimed a thrilling gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross..
Larry The Cat Marks 15 Years As No 10s Chief Mouser
February 15, 2026
Larry the cat is marking 15 years as No 10’s mouse catcher after serving six prime ministers in Downing Street..
New Sanctions Against Moscow Could Follow Navalny Poisoning Revelations Cooper
February 15, 2026
New sanctions against Moscow could follow from Britain and its allies blaming the Kremlin for poisoning Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has suggested..
Gender Pay Gap Will Not Close Until 2056 TUC Report
February 15, 2026
The gender pay gap will not close for another 30 years at the current rate of progress, according to a new report..
Spurs Enter Their Tudor Era
February 14, 2026
Skeleton Success as Matt Weston wins UK's first solo gold at a winter games since 1980.
British Warships To Be Sent To The Arctic
February 14, 2026
The Royal Navy will work with NATO allies after US threats to Greenland.
Unseen Photo Of William And Kate Released For Valentines Day
February 14, 2026
An unseen photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released to mark Valentine’s Day..
Couple Whose Lives Were Saved By Organ Donation Urge People To Join Register
February 14, 2026
A married couple whose lives were saved by organ transplants have urged people to join the donor register as one of them faces a wait for a new kidney..
Researchers Uncover Hidden Psychology Behind A Good Kiss
February 14, 2026
A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered..
Palestine Action Co Founder Wins High Court Challenge But Group Remains Banned
February 13, 2026
Palestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge..
Trump Condemned For Revoking Scientific Finding On Climate Change
February 13, 2026
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change..
Men Urged To Avoid Buying Illegal ED Drugs As Almost 20 Million Tablets Seized
February 13, 2026
The medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years..
Energy Giant Centrica Announces 24m Partnership With Charity Multibank
February 13, 2026
Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown..
Kyle Barbie Doll Set For Shelves
February 13, 2026
Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume..
Stroke Victim With Just One Rare Symptom Highlights Unusual Signs Of Condition
February 13, 2026
A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition..
Thomas Tuchel Signs New England Deal Through To Euro 2028
February 12, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028..
Sean Dyche Sacked With Nottingham Forest Fearing Drop As Vitor Pereira Is Linked
February 12, 2026
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation..
Jim Ratcliffe Apologises After Claiming Migrants Have Colonised The UK
February 12, 2026
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”..
Victoria Marten Child Safeguarding Review Key Recommendations
February 12, 2026
Lessons can be learned from the “extreme case” of the death of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, the chairman of a major safeguarding review said..
UK Pledges More Than 500 Million In Missiles And Defence Support For Ukraine
February 12, 2026
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with more than £500 million in new defence missiles and systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced..
Raac Crisis In Schools Needs Permanent Fixes Despite Progress MPs
February 11, 2026
The Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it..
Thomas Frank Sacked By Tottenham Following Home Defeat To Newcastle
February 11, 2026
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle..
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Social Media Ads For Prescription Only Weight Loss Medicines Banned
February 11, 2026
The first Instagram, TikTok and Facebook posts by members of the public promoting weight-loss jabs have been banned by the advertising regulator..
Spike In Antisemitic Incidents In Aftermath Of Manchester Synagogue Attack
February 11, 2026
Dozens of antisemitic incidents were reported in the aftermath of the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, some celebrating what had happened, according to a report..
Ten Dead Including Suspect After Shootings At Canadian Home And School
February 11, 2026
A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman police believe to be the suspect, with two more people found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said on Tuesday..
Roman Altars Acquired For Nation To Go On Show For First Time
February 11, 2026
Two “stunning” stone altars discovered at a Roman fort near Edinburgh and acquired for the nation are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
Kings Profound Concern At Andrew Claims As Palace Pledges To Support Police
February 10, 2026
The King has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct, with Buckingham Palace saying it will “stand ready to support” the police if approached over the claims..
Curator Hopes London Aardman Exhibition Can Inspire Future Animators
February 10, 2026
The curator of a London exhibition of Aardman characters including Wallace and Gromit has said he hopes it will inspire new generation of animators..
Celebrities Step Up To Model New Red Nose Day T Shirts
February 10, 2026
Reality TV star Olivia Attwood, presenter Dermot O’Leary and former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Oti Mabuse are among the celebrities modelling a new Red Nose Day T-shirt collection..
British Museum Raises 35m In Four Months To Save Pendant Linked To Henry VIII
February 10, 2026
The British Museum has successfully raised £3.5 million to save a gold pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon, following a four-month fundraising campaign..
Major Upgrade To Met Office System Could Help Avoid Flight Delays
February 09, 2026
A “major” upgrade to the Met Office’s forecasting system could help avoid flight delays, the forecaster has said..
Glasgow Man Sets Up Male Centred Breast Cancer Group After Diagnosis
February 09, 2026
A former joiner has set up a support service for men diagnosed with breast cancer after his own diagnosis..
Superdrug Set To Open 30 UK Stores With Around 600 New Jobs
February 09, 2026
Health and beauty chain Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores this year, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the UK retail sector..
Morgan McSweeney Steps Down As Keir Starmers Chief Of Staff Amid Mandelson Row
February 08, 2026
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after coming under fire in the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal..
Trumps Racist Post About Obamas Deleted After Backlash
February 07, 2026
Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted..
Julia Donaldson On New Book Gruffalo Granny Im A Big Fan Of Grandmotherhood
February 07, 2026
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”..
Beavers To Be Released At Two Sites In South West
February 07, 2026
Beavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild..
Serial Killer Steve Wright Jailed For 1999 Teenagers Murder
February 06, 2026
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago..
No End In Sight After Parts Of UK See Rain Every Day So Far In 2026
February 06, 2026
“There’s no end in sight”, forecasters have said after announcing rain has fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales..
